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Which of the following BEST describes irony?

a. an obvious exposure of the ridiculousness of society
b. the comparison of two words that may contradict each other
c. an obvious exaggeration that is used for its comedic effect
d. the discrepancy between what is expected and what really happens

User Neha Tawar
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i think the answer is C. an obvious exaggeration that is used for its comedic effect
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its D. i just finished the test for the Story of an hour. an example of irony would be the fact that youd expect in the story that shed be mortifies by the death of her huspand however she seems kinda happy and the weather outside as she looks through her window is pretty nice out.

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